Why it matters

Alignment is foundational safety research. Understanding shapes safe AI.

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The architecture

Outer alignment: goal specification correct.

Inner alignment: model actually pursues goal.

Alignment layersOuterspec correct?Innerpursues spec?Deceptive?or genuine?Outer + inner alignment are distinct problems; both needed
Alignment concepts.
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How it works end to end

Outer: does the specified goal match human intent?

Inner: does the model actually pursue the specified goal?

Deceptive alignment: appears aligned but isn't.